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Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.

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Piper Sandler analyst Arvind Ramnani maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $364 to $355.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Accenture, Lowers Price Target to $355

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Accenture.
Looking at options history for Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 22% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $351,608 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $214,941.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $235.0 and $345.0 for Accenture, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Accenture's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Accenture's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $235.0 to $345.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Accenture Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744736435_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.1</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$20.1</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$160.6K</td>
<td align="right">524</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$22.3</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$96.3K</td>
<td align="right">692</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$24.6</td>
<td>$24.3</td>
<td>$24.48</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$66.1K</td>
<td align="right">102</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$56.0</td>
<td>$53.7</td>
<td>$56.0</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$51.3K</td>
<td align="right">480</td>
<td align="right">339</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Accenture, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Accenture</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,420,812, the price of ACN is down -0.29% at $288.95. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 66 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Accenture</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $387.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Accenture, maintaining a target price of $364. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Accenture with a target price of $390. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for Accenture, targeting a price of $392. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on Accenture with a target price of $398. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Guggenheim continues to hold a Buy rating for Accenture, targeting a price of $395. 
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Looking At Accenture's Recent Unusual Options Activity

An official report on April 14, 2025 reveals Representative Julie Johnson's recent sale of Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) stock, valued between $15,015 and $225,000. The transaction took place on April 14, 2025, as per the April filing.
At this time, Accenture shares are trading up 0.39% at $290.92.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
Over the previous three years, Julie Johnson conducted 119 trades, totaling more than $133 thousand. The largest of these were in Tesla and ALLETE stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Sale</li>
<li>Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Julie Johnson's most recent trades:
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<td>Capital One Finl</td>
<td>COF</td>
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<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
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<td>2025-03-21</td>
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<td>Accenture</td>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
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<td>2025-03-19</td>
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<td>Cigna Group</td>
<td>CI</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-19</td>
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<td>Accenture</td>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-03-14</td>
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<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-12</td>
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</table>
Stay informed on Julie Johnson's trades and other members of Congress with our real-time <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/julie-johnson">government trades tracking tool</a>!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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A Congress Member Sold Up To $225K In Accenture Stock: Here's What You Need To Know

Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) on Monday disclosed that it has invested in GoUpscale through its<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44782525/accenture-invests-in-goupscale-to-reinvent-digital-content-and-engagement-in-wealth-management" rel="noreferrer noopener"> investment arm, Accenture Ventures</a>.
GoUpscale is a content engagement technology firm focused on enhancing digital communication and client engagement for wealth management companies across Asia.
The technology leverages AI-driven technology to revolutionize the creation and delivery of traditional content, such as brochures, fact sheets, and market insights.
This move aims to support firms in transforming their client interaction strategies and strengthening their digital presence.
Notably, as per Accenture's recent research, wealth management firms in Asia are targeting a significant expansion, aiming to nearly double their assets under management (AUM) to around $260 trillion by 2026.
Also, about 95% of this projected growth is expected to be driven by relationship management professionals. Together, the companies aim to empower wealth management firms to deliver more relevant, personalized communications and create meaningful, client-centric experiences.
Accenture's research further indicates that such targeted and accessible content could drive a 6%–8% annual revenue increase for wealth management firms—potentially translating into tens of millions of dollars in additional income.
David Wilson, who leads Accenture's wealth management practice in Asia, said, "Engagement through virtual touchpoints is key for an increasingly connected, digitally native client base. With relationship managers remaining one of the most important channels for clients, firms need to scale human touch without scaling cost."
Last week, the company teamed up with Italian shipbuilding company&nbsp;Fincantieri SpA to&nbsp;create a tech-driven joint venture&nbsp;designed to advance digital transformation within the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44743744/accenture-and-fincantieri-launch-digital-venture-to-modernize-shipbuilding" rel="noreferrer noopener">shipbuilding and port logistics sectors</a>.
Last month, Accenture posted&nbsp;second-quarter&nbsp;2025 earnings of&nbsp;$2.82&nbsp;per share, slightly above the consensus of&nbsp;$2.81. The company reported sales of&nbsp;$16.66 billion, almost in line with the consensus of&nbsp;$16.62 billion&nbsp;and management<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44436610" rel="noreferrer noopener"> guidance&nbsp;of&nbsp;$16.2 billion–$16.8 billion</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Trust for Professional Managers Jensen Quality Growth ETF (JGRW) and SPDR Series Trust SPDR Portfolio S&amp;P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPDG#NYSE">SPDG</a>).
Price Action: ACN shares are up 0.60% at $286.04 premarket at the last check Monday.
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Leading consulting giants Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), Deloitte, and Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) are facing significant contract reductions as the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced a sweeping $5.1 billion cut in IT services and other contracts deemed &#8220;wasteful spending.&#8221;
What Happened: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued these cuts on late Thursday as part of a broader effort to streamline the department&#8217;s budget and redirect funds toward warfighting capabilities and improved healthcare for service members and their families.
&#8220;We need this money to spend on better health care for our warfighters and their families, instead of $500 an hour business process consultant,&#8221; Hegseth said. &#8220;That&#8217;s a lot of consulting.&#8221;
According to the memorandum, Secretary Hegseth detailed the specific areas targeted for cuts, emphasizing a shift away from reliance on external consultants for services that can be performed by the DoD&#8217;s workforce.
&#8220;That&#8217;s with a &#8216;B&#8217;; $5.1 billion in DOD contracts for ancillary things like consulting and other nonessential services,&#8221; Hegseth said while recording a video of the announcement from his office.
He specifically highlighted several major contracts being terminated, including:
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<li>$1.8 billion in consulting contracts awarded by the Defense Health Agency to various private sector firms, including Accenture, Deloitte, and Booz Allen, for services the DoD believes its civilian workforce can handle.</li>
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<li>A $1.4 billion Air Force contract with Accenture for reselling third-party enterprise cloud IT services, which the department intends to fulfill directly using existing procurement resources.</li>
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<li>A $500 million Navy contract for business process consulting for administrative offices.</li>
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<li>A $500 million contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for IT help desk services was deemed &#8220;completely duplicative&#8221; of existing services provided by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).</li>
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Why It Matters: The announcement builds upon a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44434720/defense-secretary-slashes-580-million-in-wasteful-spending-targets-overdue-overpriced-projects">previous $580 million in cuts</a> announced on March 20, bringing the total savings identified under the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE initiatives to &#8220;nearly $6 billion in wasteful spending over the first six weeks,&#8221; Hegseth added.
Beyond IT services, the remaining $0.9 billion to reach the $5.1 billion total comes from the termination of 11 additional contracts across the DoD.
These contracts target consulting services related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), climate change initiatives, the department&#8217;s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and other &#8220;non-essential activities.&#8221;
To ensure the continued efficiency of the DoD&#8217;s IT operations, Secretary Hegseth has directed the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO), in coordination with the DOGE team, to develop a 30-day plan for:
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<li>In-sourcing IT consulting and management services to the department&#8217;s civilian workforce. </li>
<li>Negotiating the most favorable rates for software and cloud services. </li>
<li>Completing an audit of DoD software licensing by April 18, 2025, to eliminate unnecessary expenditures.</li>
</ul>
Price Action: Shares of Accenture were down 18.23% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it declined by 12.29% over a year. Booz Allen Hamilton, on the other hand, was down 15.07% YTD and 24.54% over a year.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended lower on Thursday. The SPY was down 4.38% to $524.58, while the QQQ declined 4.25% to $446.18, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ACN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 21 uncommon options trades for Accenture.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 38% bullish and 52%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 15 are puts, for a total amount of $1,175,608, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $224,120.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $230.0 to $350.0 for Accenture over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Accenture's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Accenture's whale activity within a strike price range from $230.0 to $350.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Accenture 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744304430_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$247.2K</td>
<td align="right">225</td>
<td align="right">238</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$39.3</td>
<td>$39.2</td>
<td>$39.2</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$196.0K</td>
<td align="right">416</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$155.4K</td>
<td align="right">179</td>
<td align="right">299</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$50.5</td>
<td>$49.6</td>
<td>$50.5</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$80.8K</td>
<td align="right">416</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Accenture, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Accenture</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,691,867, the price of ACN is down by -5.64%, reaching $281.63.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 71 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Accenture</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $387.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Accenture, which currently sits at a price target of $372. 
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Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri SpA and Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) have teamed up to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44729185/fincantieri-and-accenture-announce-the-launch-of-fincantieri-ingenium">create a tech-driven joint venture</a> designed to advance digital transformation within the shipbuilding and port logistics sectors.
Named Fincantieri Ingenium, the new entity will be held primarily by Fincantieri's NexTech unit with a 70% stake, while Accenture will hold the remaining 30%. This partnership follows a Memorandum of Understanding inked in July 2024.
Fincantieri Ingenium aims to fast-track the digital evolution of cruise, defense, and port infrastructure sectors by leveraging the combined strengths of Fincantieri's shipbuilding knowledge and Accenture's capabilities in digital engineering. 
&#8220;We are excited about this joint venture with Fincantieri, which marks a significant step forward in maritime innovation and is a tangible example of collaboration between two organizations committed to transforming the market and creating new value,&#8221; said MU Lead for ICEG and CEO of Accenture Italy, Teodoro Lio.
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At the heart of the initiative is Navis Sapiens, a digital framework set to enhance operations for both new vessels and those already in service. 
The system will deliver sophisticated tools for overseeing ship performance, optimizing lifecycle management, and linking with land-based facilities via real-time data exchange. 
Key features include strong cybersecurity measures, AI-driven capabilities, and an open marketplace that encourages participation from external tech providers. The first ship equipped with Navis Sapiens is expected to launch by late 2025. 
Fincantieri Ingenium also aims to create an uninterrupted flow of data between ships, ports, and shipyards to enhance coordination, optimize processes, and support sustainability goals. 
Through improved data analytics and energy monitoring, the systems are expected to help shipowners reduce fuel use and environmental impact.
Price Action: ACN shares traded lower by 6.12% at $281.59 at the last check on Thursday.
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Accenture's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.24 million shares sold short, which is 1.16% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.44 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Accenture Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744293636_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Accenture has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Accenture's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Accenture's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.91%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Fincantieri Ingenium has been created to accelerate digital transformation across the cruise, defense, and port infrastructure sectors. It will play a key role in executing the strategy outlined in Fincantieri Group's Industrial Plan. The goal is to enhance the offering of digital services and systems based on recent advances in technologies such as artificial intelligence by optimizing the entire value chain through data utilization and process transformation.
The joint venture will integrate Accenture's extensive experience in digital platforms, AI, connectivity and IoT, cybersecurity, and service design with Fincantieri's deep technological know-how in the naval and defense industries. This powerful combination will enable the development of new technological capabilities and skills, while also attracting and training new talent.
Among the first strategic initiatives of the new company is the development of Navis Sapiens, a digital ecosystem designed for next-generation ships and the upgrade of existing fleets. The project spans three key dimensions: the creation of a portfolio of application services to optimize operational efficiency and lifecycle management for ships and onshore infrastructure; the development of a digital platform enabling these applications and advanced AI-driven functionalities, with a strong focus on cybersecurity; and a marketplace to facilitate the exchange of solutions—including those from third parties—to deliver high value-added services and enable new business models across the maritime ecosystem. The first ship equipped with Navis Sapiens is expected to enter service by the end of 2025.
In synergy with Navis Sapiens, the joint venture also plans to enhance real-time data exchange and connectivity between ships and onshore ecosystems—including ports and shipyards—through a sea-to-shore interoperability solution to increase cross-functional process efficiency. This project will help improve the competitiveness of Italian ports by optimizing performance across the entire maritime and land-based value chain. All initiatives will be promoted with sustainability as a core pillar. The systems will be designed to reduce environmental impact through data-driven energy optimization, supporting shipowners in reducing fuel consumption. The initiatives already underway, as well as those to come, will generate significant value for Fincantieri, the national maritime ecosystem, and the country as a whole, with a positive impact on a global scale.

Fincantieri And Accenture Have Agreed To Establish Fincantieri Ingenium, A New Joint Venture. The Company Will Be Owned 70% By Fincantieri Nextech—A Subsidiary Of The Fincantieri—And 30% By Accenture

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In today's job market, mastering AI skills might seem like the golden ticket to getting hired. But at tech consultancy Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), CEO Julie Sweet relies on a surprisingly simple question to spot top talent. And no, it has nothing to do with AI expertise.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The One Question That Separates Hires From Rejects</h2>
In a recent interview on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuctzvVhYJo">"In Good Company" podcas</a>t with Norges Bank Investment Management CEO Nicolai Tangen, Sweet shared her go-to interview question: "What have you learned in the last six months?"
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Her reasoning is straightforward. If a candidate struggles to answer, it's an instant red flag. "A lot of the time people ask me, ‘How do I know if someone's a learner?' And it's a very simple way to know," Sweet explained.&nbsp;
"If someone can't answer that question—and by the way, we don't care if it's, ‘I learned to bake a cake'—then we know that they're not a learner."
Her response highlights a fundamental shift in hiring strategies. Companies no longer just want employees with a strong resume; they want dynamic, adaptable thinkers who actively seek out new knowledge.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Is Reshaping How Companies Hire</h2>
Sweet's focus on learning isn't just a quirky interview technique—it reflects a broader transformation happening across industries. The rise of generative AI has upended job descriptions, forcing companies to rethink the qualities they value in employees.
Sweet<a href="https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2025/01/14/global-ceos-anxious-over-ai-adoption/"> recently shared</a> that she had met with 30 CEOs across various regions, including Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the U.S., discussing AI's growing role in business. She noted that while some companies are ready to implement AI solutions, others are still exploring its potential.&nbsp;
But rather than prioritizing technical know-how, she believes the best employees are those who can quickly adapt to AI-driven changes.
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LinkedIn Chief Operating Officer Daniel Shapero echoed this sentiment last June in an interview with <a href="https://fortune.com/2024/06/26/ai-workplace-relationship-economy-linkedin-karin-kimbrough/">Fortune</a>. His approach? He asks candidates how they've used AI in their daily work to gauge their willingness to experiment with new technology.
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As companies scramble to keep up with technological advances, HR departments are becoming more crucial than ever. Sweet believes HR is now one of the most important fields to be in because, aside from AI, talent development is at the top of every CEO's agenda.
"I think the best thing to be right now, one of the best fields to be in, is HR," Julie Sweet told &nbsp; <a href="https://fortune.com/europe/2025/04/01/accenture-ceo-julie-sweet-new-hires-learned-last-6-months/">Fortune</a> last week. "Because right after gen AI on CEOs' agendas is talent, and how you train talent has to completely change."
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Accenture Boss Julie Sweet's Simple Question Determines Who Gets Hired—And It's Not About AI Skills

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ACN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for Accenture. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 41% leaning bullish and 52% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $211,082, and 12 are calls, amounting to $12,677,230.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $260.0 to $360.0 for Accenture during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Accenture stands at 115.11, with a total volume reaching 7,652.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Accenture, situated within the strike price corridor from $260.0 to $360.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Accenture 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743534118_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$51.7</td>
<td>$49.5</td>
<td>$51.2</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$7.1M</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$51.7</td>
<td>$49.5</td>
<td>$51.2</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$4.8M</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$51.1</td>
<td>$48.6</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$255.0K</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$33.3</td>
<td>$32.6</td>
<td>$32.6</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$91.2K</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
<td>39</td>
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<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td>61</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
In light of the recent options history for Accenture, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Accenture Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,095,171, the price of ACN is down -0.14% at $311.61. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 80 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Accenture</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $388.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho persists with their Outperform rating on Accenture, maintaining a target price of $398. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Accenture, targeting a price of $396. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on Accenture with a target price of $392. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Accenture, which currently sits at a price target of $387. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital persists with their Market Perform rating on Accenture, maintaining a target price of $370. 
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Decoding Accenture's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ACN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for Accenture.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 35% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $382,190, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $183,546.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $300.0 to $350.0 for Accenture over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Accenture's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Accenture's whale trades within a strike price range from $300.0 to $350.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Accenture Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743451262_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$61.2K</td>
<td align="right">358</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
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<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$52.8K</td>
<td align="right">358</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$28.3</td>
<td>$25.7</td>
<td>$27.9</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$48.5K</td>
<td align="right">149</td>
<td align="right">97</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$46.7K</td>
<td align="right">59</td>
<td align="right">912</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Accenture, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Accenture</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,992,244, with ACN's price up by 2.75%, positioned at $312.71.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 81 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Accenture</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $383.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Accenture, which currently sits at a price target of $372. 
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German industrial major&nbsp;Siemens AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIEGY#OTC">SIEGY</a>) and Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) are deepening their partnership with a fresh initiative focused on accelerating digital <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44554843/new-accenture-siemens-business-group-to-reinvent-engineering-and-manufacturing-for-clients" rel="noreferrer noopener">innovation in manufacturing and engineering.</a>
The companies introduced the Accenture Siemens Business Group, a dedicated unit comprising 7,000 specialists. This team will integrate automation, industrial AI, and Siemens&#8217; Xcelerator software suite with Accenture&#8217;s strengths in data analytics and artificial intelligence.
The newly formed business group will develop solutions tailored for sectors including aerospace, automotive, electronics, industrial machinery, and semiconductors.
The primary objective is to aid engineering services by boosting R&amp;D models and setting up global engineering centers to speed up the creation of software-driven products.
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Furthermore, it will promote wider adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and facilitate the implementation of software-defined vehicle (SDV) frameworks for the automotive industry.
&#8220;By strengthening our partnership, we combine the unique capabilities of two market leaders: Siemens&#8217; technology, access to data and deep domain knowledge in software, automation and industrial AI with Accenture&#8217;s power to apply data and AI in engineering and manufacturing,&#8221; said President and CEO of Siemens, Roland Busch.
Accenture&#8217;s Industry X digital engineering solutions will be instrumental in driving AI-enhanced engineering advancements.
This involves developing specialized AI agents for simulation and robotics. Generative AI agents integrated into Siemens NX software will streamline industrial workflows by automatically assessing the feasibility and cost implications of design changes.
Manufacturing services under the initiative will help companies deploy and refine manufacturing execution systems, improving real-time tracking and control of operations.
By applying IT methodologies, the group will enhance AI-powered shopfloor automation and cybersecurity protections for critical systems, leveraging Accenture&#8217;s Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR) platform.
Price Action: ACN shares traded higher by 0.72% at $306.52 at last check Monday.
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